Calligraphy adds creative flair to handwritten projects and, even more than being beautiful – which it definitely is, calligraphy is an analog skill that offers much needed respite in our digital world. When Bianca Mascorro taught her calligraphy classes at CreativeLive, she shared some essential…

Running a small craft business requires a lot — not only do you need to have perfected (or at least, almost perfected) the actual making of your art, but you also need to be savvy on social media and up-to-date on the business aspects —…

A lot of social media experts will tell you how to get more followers on Pinterest, but the fact is there is really only one thing that works sustainably and efficienty. Designer, maker, and educator Megan Auman has the tip. Pin great content. Yes, it really…

Have you ever been cruising the web or wandering down the aisle of a local shop, seen a product, and thought “who would ever buy that?” Maybe it’s useless, maybe it’s out-of-control pricey, or maybe just deeply unfortunate-looking, but forever reason, this particular product just…

Whether you’re a crafter looking to save some money on your own wedding, or you’re a professional maker of beautiful things who’d like to expand your Etsy shop’s offerings into the wild world of wedding decor, you’re definitely aware that there are no shortage of…

A thrift store is the ultimate double-edged sword. On one hand, it is full of DIY possibilities, unique, one of a kind pieces, and endless great ideas for decorating on a budget. On the other hand, the risk of a great “I might use it”…

When you were a kid, your mom probably didn’t mind too much that every handmade gift was composed of popsicle sticks and cotton balls stuck to a piece of construction paper. Why? Because it was cute and she loves you. But now, you’re an adult…

You know those crafty people who just seem to be able to make anything by hand? It’s ok if you’re not one of those people. Also, and this is perhaps the more important part, a lot of people you think are those people actually are…

Are you a maker trying to grow your audience? You need to be on Pinterest, but you also need to be strategic about what you pin and which boards you create. In other words, stop pinning content that YOU like and start thinking about content…

To celebrate National Craft Month in March, we wanted to recognize and reward all the creative, beautiful, fun, and inspirational things our audience whips up on a regular basis. We also wanted to find some new crafters to follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest! The campaign,…